Mine Safety Officer (Underground)

Plan inspections, lead investigations and build a safer shift culture at the open-pit coal mine near Mahikeng. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Mahikeng; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Lead incident investigations using a root cause method
• Track safety statistics like LTIFR and report them each month
• Keep legal appointments and code of practice records current
• Help run emergency drills and check refuge bays
• Train safety representatives and support the health and safety committee
• Prepare for inspections by the mine inspector and follow up on instructions

• At least 3 years in a safety role at a mine
• SAMTRAC or an MQA-accredited mine safety qualification
• Registered with SAIOSH, or working toward it
• Confident writing investigation reports and presenting findings

• Mine rescue training
• Diploma or degree in Safety Management or Environmental Health
• Occupational hygiene registration with the relevant council

• Standby allowance for incident call-outs
• Retirement fund and medical aid
• Company vehicle on site
• CPD and further study funded

• Show your mining sector safety experience clearly. Construction-only safety CVs are often moved to the no pile.
• Give numbers: how many investigations you led, or how the LTIFR changed in your section.